Cumulocity IoT vs TagoIO

Cumulocity IoT connects and manages equipment, turns device data into context, and supports application building and operational decisions. Devices can connect through HTTP REST, MQTT, native LWM2M, LoRa Network Server integration, or certified gateways. Management tools cover onboarding, configuration, connectivity monitoring, remote troubleshooting, replacement, and over-the-air software and firmware updates. The platform normalizes device data and provides real-time analytics and dashboards; optional DataHub supports SQL queries through standard ODBC/JDBC interfaces. Deployment options include cloud SaaS and on-premises Cumulocity Edge, including air-gapped operation. Security controls include X.509 authentication, device-initiated connections, secure remote access, and fine-grained permissions; multi-tenancy and role-based access control manage separation and access. Starter costs €215 a month, billed annually, and includes 2.5M messages monthly, one tenant, 30-day data retention, and a 95% uptime guarantee. A 30-day trial supports up to 10 devices.

TagoIO is a full-stack IoT cloud platform for connecting devices, storing and analyzing data, building dashboards, managing users, and deploying IoT applications. It supports more than 500 device types through Networks and Connectors. Network integrations receive device data, Connectors decode manufacturer payloads into standard variables, and device buckets store the results in time-series storage. Devices can also connect directly to the API over HTTPS or MQTT. Supported methods include LoRaWAN, NB-IoT, CAT-1, CAT-M, Sigfox, BLE, WiFi, HTTP, and satellite networks. Prepared integrations include services such as Helium, AWS IoT Core, Particle, and Generic HTTPS Endpoint; users can also create a custom Network Integration. TagoRUN offers a branded customer portal with a custom domain, authentication, permissions, and feature controls, and the mobile app is listed for Apple App Store and Google Play. The free plan includes 5 devices and 5 dashboards without a credit card. Paid plans start at $49/mo. TagoIO states that it is ISO 27001 certified, encrypts data in transit using TLS 1.2 or higher and at rest using AES-256, and commits to 99.9% monthly uptime for eligible accounts.